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Rachel Riley reveals she has nearly paid off her mortgage thanks to Countdown gig as she gushes over 'solid' husband Pasha Kovalev
The maths graduate and TV presenter, 39, has been in charge of the number on Countdown since 2009 - but it was revealed last month she is being temporarily replaced.
Speaking to The i, Rachel revealed her work on TV has meant she is close to paying off the mortgage on the home she and Pasha share - but admitted her salary when she first joined Countdown 'wasn't huge'. Rachel continued: 'It was in its infancy then, conservationists had visited Africa, and brought techniques back like staking (already killed in nature) prey out in open spaces vs dense forest. 'PS sorry for the terrible home videos at the end (Pantanal capybaras, jaguar, giant anteater), I’ve definitely not missed my calling as a wildlife camerawoman but happy memories nonetheless!'
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